Wife To Mark Anniversary Of Orlando Julius’ Death With Concert

Latoya Ekemode, widow of late Highlife musician, Orlando Julius Ekemode, is planning a memorable concert, tagged ‘Orlando Julius Afrohouse of Highlife Festival’, OJAHH Festival, in September in commemoration of her husband’s one year death anniversary.

Orlando Julius died in his sleep in April 2022 at the age of 79. He was buried in Ijebu Ijesha in May 2022.

Although the family of the deceased had a virtual concert last week tagged ‘Afroblackish Live Stage’, the memorial concert reflected on the impact and legacies of the legendary saxophonist. And it was held on different social media platforms. After the tribute concert, the singer’s widow, who took a break late last year to rest and mourn her husband in the United States where she met him, revealed that the festival will celebrate the legend while an artiste development center and arena with ultra-modern studio where young talents can hone their skills and record will be set up.

Latoya, who is an accomplished dancer and musician, promised to continue to celebrate the late musician as long as she is alive. Orlando Julius, whose music like ‘Asiko’, ‘Ololufe’, ‘Love Peace and Happiness’, ‘Dance Afrobeat’ still resonates with many had a short fling with acting while he was in the United States, he acted a role in ‘Roots: The Second Generation’ in 1978.